How much harder is it to ride these short boards? I'm an advanced beginner, just starting to go upwind.
I like the idea of these short boards for taking on airplane flights, but are they worth it for someone of my ability?
Thanks.

3 days ago, we did extensive tests of the PortnaWake miniFlaqueBoard (80x39cm, ratio 2.05 cf photo on the link below.

It works, it is not the board of the century, but it works pretty well, despite it is a bit technical to ride. Good ability in waves where you have a consequent contact area centered under your feet to feel the power of the wave on the off the lip.

no more troubles with airplanes companies, since the board can now fit inside your kite bag (F-one Mach1 bags are 90cm big)...

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On 2003-01-27 16:53, Anonymous wrote:
How much harder is it to ride these short boards? I'm an advanced beginner, just starting to go upwind.
I like the idea of these short boards for taking on airplane flights, but are they worth it for someone of my ability?
Thanks.

my level is similar to yours, so I'll tell my experience.(no tried jumping with it yet)
edging is easier, even when overpowered, so you can handle much more wind.
in the firsts minutes riding it sometimes I digged the current nose, but after some minutes you get used to its lenght and dont do that anymore.
Pablo
PS; my board whas a rockerless, finless woody. 108*40, I weight 66 kilos